Indesit GSF4100 User Manual

Freezer

Instructions for
installation and use

Upright Freezer

Instructions for installation and use

Safety - a good habit to get into.

ATTENTION
Read your manual carefully since it contains instructions
which will ensure safe installation, use and maintenance of
your appliance.
Your Refrigerator is built to International safety standards
(EN60) ans has been awarded the European approval mark
(IMQ) for compliance with UK electrical safety requirements.
It also meets the EC standards on the prevention and
elimination of readio interference (EC directive 87/308 -

02.06.89).

1. This appliance is designed to be used indoors and under
no circumstances should it be installed outside even if
protected by a roof. Leaving the appliance exposed to the
rain and whether is exceedingly dangerous.

2. The appliance should be used only by adults and
exclusively for storing foodstuffs in compliance with the
instructions provided in this manual. Under no circumstances
should children be allowed to operate, or tamper with, this
product.

3. Do not attempt to operate or handle this appliance when
barefoot, or with wet hands or feet.

4. It is highly recommended that you do not operate this
appliance by connecting it to the power supply with
extensions or multiple socket plugs. If the refrigerator has

been installed between two cabinets, make sure that the
supply chord is not dangerously crimped or trapped beneath
a heavy object.

5. Never pull the cable or the appliance to remove the plug
from the socket; this is exceedingly dangerous.

6. Do not touch the internal cooling elements, especially if
your hands are wet, since you could burn or hurt yourself.
Do not place ice cubes straight from the freezer into your
mouth as this may result in burns.

7. Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance from
the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning off the gen­eral switch in your home).

8. Before disposing of your old appliance, remember to break
or remove the lock as a safety measure to protect children
who might lock themselves inside the appliance when
playing. In addition, if the appliance is a new one with a
lock, keeo the key out of the reach of small children.

9. If your appliance is not operating properly, read the chapter
entitled, “Trouble Shooting”, which might help you resolve
the problem, before calling an after-sales service centre. Do
not attempt to repair the appliance by tampering with the
internal components.

10. If the power supply cord must be replaced, please contact
one of our Customer Service Centers. In some cases, the
connections are made using special terminals and in others
a special tool must be used to access the connections.

Installation

To ensure that the appliance operates properly and to
reduce energy consumption, it is important that the
appliance is installed correctly.

Ventilation

The compressor and condenser generate heat and, there­fore, need to be ventilated properly. Rooms with less than
perfect ventilation are not very suited for installation of the
appliance. Therefore, it should be installed in a room with
an opening (window or French window) that provide the
appropriate amount of air re-circulation. It is also important
that the room not be too humid.
During installation, make sure not to cover or obstruct the
grates that allow for proper ventilation of the appliance.
For proper ventilation of the appliance, you must leave:

- a space of at least 10 cm between the top part and any
cabinets above it;

- a space of at least 5 cm between the sides of the appliance
and any adjacent cabinets/walls.

Away from Heat

Avoid positioning the appliance in a place where it is directly
exposed to sunlight or near an oven, cook top or the like.

Level

The appliance must be level. If the floor is not level, the adjustable
feet located in front can be used to level the appliance.

Electrical Connection and Earthing

Before proceeding with the electrical connection, make sure
that the voltage indicated on the rating plate, located within
the freezer, corresponds to the mains voltage in your home
and that the socket is fitted with a standard earthing wire in
accordance with safety standards for 46/90 systems. If the
socket is not fitted with an earthing wire, the manufacturer
will not be held liability for any damages and or injuries arising
out of the use of the appliance. Do not use multiple sockets
or adapters.

Insufficient power?

The electrical socket must be able to handle the maximum
power load of the appliance, which is indicated on the rating
plate

located within the freezer

.

Before making the electrical connection ...

After the appliance has been delivered, place it in the verti­cal upright position and wait at least 3 hours before insert­ing the plug into the socket in order to ensure that it func­tions properly.

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Electrical connection

Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug
that can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate
use. Before using the appliance please read the instructions
below.

WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED
OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

Replacing the fuse:

When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse
to BS 1362 should always be used, and the fuse cover re­fitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used
until a replacement is obtained.

Connect Blue wire to terminal marked “N” or coloured Black.
If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted with a 13
amp fuse. A 15 amp plug must be protected by a 15 amp
fuse, either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board.
If you are in any doubt about the electrical supply to your
machine, consult a qualified electrician before use.

How to connect an alternative plug:

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
BLUE “NEUTRAL” (“N”)
BROWN “LIVE” (“L”)
GREEN AND YELLOW “EARTH” (“E”)

Replacement fuse covers:

If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of the correct
colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the colour
that is embossed in words on the base of the plug.
Replacements can be obtained directly from your nearest
Service Depot.

Removing the plug:

If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug and
you should wish to remove it to add a cable extension or to
re-route the mains cable through partitions, units etc., please
ensure that either:

- the plug is replaced by a fused 13 amp re-wireable plug
bearing the BSI mark of approval
or:

- the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable outlet,
controlled by a switch, (in compliance with BS 5733) which
is accessible without moving the appliance.

Disposing of the plug:

Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, you make the
pins unusable so that it cannot be accidentally inserted into
a socket. Instructions for connecting cable to an alter-

native plug:

Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Green & Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked “E” or

or coloured Green or Green & Yellow.

Connect Brown wire to terminal marked “L” or coloured
Red.

GREEN &
YELLOW

BROWN

BLUE

13 ampere fuse

CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP

Disposing of the appliance:

When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug by
cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the plug body
and dispose of it as described above.

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A Closer Look

Temperature Adjustment Knob

This knob makes it possible to adjust the internal tem­perature of the freezer with the
following settings:

- o: the freezer is off;

- 1: Freezer is on low;

- 5: Freezer is on high;

- Super: Fast freeze.

By turning the knob from setting "1" to setting "5"
allows you to lower the temperature.
The Super setting is used when fresh foods must be
frozen. Once they have been frozen, the knob must
be returned to one of the normal settings (3).

Power Supply Indicator Light

The green light will come on and stay on while the
appliance is connected to the mains and is operat­ing normally.

Warning Light

When this red warning light comes on for a prolonged
period of time, it means that the freezer is not func­tioning properly and the temperature is rising too
much. (Call your Service Centre)
This warning light might come on for a brief period
when the door is left open for an extended period of
time (when the freezer is being loaded or unloaded).

Storage Compartments

Compartment Used for Freezing and Storage

E

D

CB

A

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Setting Up Your Appliance

NOTICE
After transport stand the appliance upright and wait
at least 3 hours before plugging the appliance into the
mains to ensure proper performance.
Use average temperature settings to ensure optimum
performance and to save energy.

Once the appliance is connected to the mains, the green
"B" and the red "C" lights will come on. Turn the "A" knob
to the Super setting.
When the red "C" light turns off, turn the "A" knob to a
setting 3.
At this point, the freezer is ready for use.

Getting the Most Out of Your Appliance

Tips on Freezing

- Remember that you should never refreeze products you
have allowed to thaw, even if only partially. Once thawed,
cook the food, then either eat (within 24 hours) or refreeze
it

- Consult a specialized manual when packaging foods for
freezing.

- For the best storage and thawing, remember to freeze
small portions. This will ensure rapid and uniform freezing.
Mark package with a description of the contents and the
date it was frozen.

- Freeze only the quantities (in kg) shown on the data plate
on the inside of the freezer.

- Turn the "A" knob to the Super setting.

- Place the fresh food that is being frozen into the top com­partment "D", making sure not to place them near food
that has already been frozen, but preferably in contact with
the cooling surfaces. In fact, proper food storage depends
on the speed at which the fresh food is frozen. For this
reason, we suggest that the temperature knob be placed
on the Super setting 24 hours before fresh food is placed
in the appliance to be frozen.

- During the freezing process, avoid opening the door of
the freezer.

- Placing substantial amounts of fresh food in the appliance
may temporarily raise the temperature within the freezer
(the red light will turn on). Since this is a temporary situation,
it will not compromise the storage of the food that has
already been frozen.

- After 24 hours have passed and the fresh food has been
frozen, turn the "A" knob back to one of the normal
settings.
Attention: Do not forget to change the temperature setting
if you want to avoid useless wastes of energy.

- In the case of power failure or breakdown, do not open
the freezer door. This will help maintain the temperature
inside the freezer, ensuring that foods are conserved for at
least 20 hours.

- Do not place full bottles in the freezer because liquids
increase in volume when they freeze and this could cause
the bottles to burst.

- Fill the ice cube trays three-quarters of the way full.

Storage

For best storage of fresh-frozen and frozen foods, do not set the
thermostat knob below 1, regardless of the ambient temperature
of the room where the freezer is installed. For ambient temperatures
of up to 25°-27°C, the thermostat knob should be set between 1
and 2, while for temperatures up to 32°C the setting should be
between 2 and 3.
Follow the instructions on the packages of frozen foods scrupulously.
If none are provided, do not store the food for more than 3 months
from the date of purchase.
When purchasing frozen foods, make sure that they have been
stored at the proper temperature and that the package is properly
sealed. When purchasing frozen foods, it is best to transport them
in appropriate containers to keep them cold and then place them
in the freezer immediately.
If the package is damp on the outside or is abnormally swollen, it
is likely that the package was stored at an inadequate temperature
and the food has deteriorated.

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Guide to Using the Freezer

Meat and Fish

Food Wrapping

Beef Roast Tinfoil 2 / 3 9 / 10 Not required.

Lamb Tinfoil 1 / 2 6 Not required.

Pork Roast Tinfoil 1 6 Not required.

Veal Roast Tinfoil 1 8 Not required.

Veal/Pork Chops

Veal/Lamb Cutlets

Minced Meat

Heart and Liver Plastic Baggies 3 Not required.

Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and then

in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices)

Each piece wrapped in cling wrap and then

in tinfoil (4 to 6 slices)

In aluminium containers covered with cling

wrap.

Tenderising

(days)

Freshly

minced

Storage

(months)

6 Not required.

6 Not required.

2 Slowly in refrigerator.

Thawing Time

Sausages Cling Wrap or Tinfoil 2 As necessary.

Chicken and Turkey Tinfoil 1 / 3 9 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Duck and Goose Tinfoil 1 / 4 6 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Pheasant, Partrige and

Wild Duck

Hare and Rabbit Tinfoil 3 / 4 6 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Venison Tinfoil or Cling Wrap 5 / 6 9 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Large Fish Tinfoil or Cling Wrap 4 / 6 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Small Fish Plastic Baggies 2 / 3 Not required.

Crustaceans Plastic Baggies 3 / 6 Not required.

Shellfish

Boiled Fish Tinfoil or Cling Wrap 12 In hot water.

Tinfoil 1 / 3 9 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Store in salted water in aluminium

containers or plastic containers.

3 Very slowly in refrigerator.

Fried Fish Plastic Baggies 4 / 6 Directly in pan.

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Fruits and Vegetables

Food Preparation

Apples and Pears Peel and cut into slices. 2'

Apricots, Peaches,

Cherries and Plums

Strawberries

Blackberries and

Raspberries

Cooked Fruit Cut, cook and strain.

Fruit Juice Wash, cut and crush.

Cauliflower

Cabbage and Brussel

Sprouts

Peas Shell and wash. 2' Plastic Baggies 12 Not required.

Peel and pit. 1' / 2'

Rinse and fry.

Remove leaves, cut head into

small pieces and blanch in

water and a little lemon

juice.

Wash and cut into small

pieces.

Blanching

Time

2' Plastic Baggies 12 Not required.

1' / 2' Plastic Baggies 10 / 12 At room temperature.

Wrapping

In Containers (cover

with syrup)

In Containers (cover

with syrup)

In Containers (cover

with sugar)

In Containers (add

10% sugar)

In Containers (sugar

to taste)

Storage

(months)

12

12

10 / 12

12

10 / 12

Thawing Time

In refrigerator very

slowly.

In refrigerator very

slowly.

In refrigerator very

slowly.

In refrigerator very

slowly.

In refrigerator very

slowly.

French Beans Wash and slice if required. 2 Plastic Baggies 10 / 12 Not required.

Carrots, Peppers and

Turnips

Mushrooms and

Asparagus

Spinach Wash and mince. 2' Plastic Baggies 12 At room temperature.

Vegetable for Soups

Various Foods Preparation

Bread Plastic Baggies 4

Cakes Plastic Baggies 6

Cream Plastic Containers 6

Butter

Peel, wash and slice if

necessary.

Wash, peel and cut up. 3' / 4'

Wash and cut up in small

pieces.

3' / 4' Plastic Baggies 12 Not required.

3'

Blanching

Time

Plastic Baggies or

Containers

Plastic Baggies or

Containers

Wrapping

In original wrapping

or tinfoil

6 At room temperature.

6 / 7 Not required.

Storage

(months)

6 In refrigerator.

Thawing time

At room temperature

and in the oven.

About 10 minutes at

room temperature, cook

at 100/200°C.

At room temperature or

in refrigerator.

Boiled Food or

Vegetable Soup

Eggs

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Plastic or Glass

Containers

Freeze without shells

6

3 / 6

10

At room temperature or

in hot water.

At room temperature or

Energy Saving Tips

- Install the Appliance Correctly

This means that the appliance should be installed away from
sources of heat or direct sunlight, in a well ventilated room.

- Correct Temperature Settings

Set the freezer temperature knob to one of the medium
settings. Very low temperatures will not only consume a great
deal of energy, but will neither improve nor lengthen the
storage life of the food.

- Shut the Doors

Open your appliance only when strictly necessary - every
time you open the door most of the cold air will be lost. In
order to restore the correct temperature, the motor will have
to run and consume energy.

- Check the Door Seals

Keep the seals clean and pliable so that they fit closely against
the door to ensure that no cold air is lost.

- Avoid Frost Buildup

Remember to check the sides of the freezer for frost. When
the frost becomes too thick, defrost the freezer immediately
(See, "Caring for Your Appliance").

Caring for Your Appliance

Before doing any cleaning, disconnect the appliance
from the electricity (by pulling out the plug or turning
off the general switch in your home).

Defrosting

It is a good idea to remove the frost buildup from the inside
of the appliance from time to time.
Make sure not to use pointed metal objects to do so as this
could result in piercing the refrigeration circuits, causing ir­reparable damage to the appliance. Use the plastic scraper
provided with the freezer.
To defrost the freezer completely (which should be done
once or twice a year), disconnect the appliance from the
power supply and leave the door open until all the frost has
melted.
To speed up defrosting, one or more pots of warm water
can be placed inside the appliance.
While defrosting the freezer, it is a good idea to wrap the
food taken from the freezer in several layers of paper and
place it in a cool place. Since the temperature of the frozen
food will inevitably rise, it is best to consume it quickly as its
storage life will have been shortened.

Cleaning and Maintenance

The inside of the freezer should be cleaned on a periodic
basis after it has been defrosted. Only use a water and
bicarbonate solution to clean the appliance. Do not use
abrasive cleaning products, detergents or soap. After the
inside has been cleaned, rinse well with clean water and dry
carefully.
Once the appliance has been cleaned, turn on the appliance,
following the instructions in "Setting Up Your Appliance."

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Troubleshooting

The Green Light is Off

Have you checked if:

••

• there is power to the unit?

••

••

• the main power switch to the house is on?

••

The Red Alarm Light is Always On

Have you checked if:

••

• the door is closed properly and the seal is still OK?

••

••

• the door is being opened too often?

••

••

• the temperature knob is on the right setting?

••

••

• there is too much frost buildup?

••

The Motor Runs Constantly

Have you checked if:

••

• the thermostat is on the right setting?

••

The Appliance Makes Too Much Noise

Have you checked if:

••

• the freezer is level?

••

••

• the appliance has been installed between cabinets that

••

vibrate and make noise?

••

• it is the noise made by the refrigerant, which occurs even

••

when the compressor is off (this is not a defect).

If after all the checks, the appliance still does not operate or
the problem persists, call the nearest Service Centre and in­form them of: the type of problem, the abbreviation of the
model name (Mod.) and the relative numbers (S/N) written
on the rating plate located within the freezer (see examples
in the figures below).

Mod.

RG 2330

TI

220 - 240 V- 50 Hz 150 W

340

Total
Gross

Bruto
Brut

Compr.

Syst.

R 134 a
kg 0,090

Kompr.

Made in Italy 13918

MADE IN ITALY S/N

VOL. BRUT
GROSS VOL.
VOL. BRUTO

SYSTEME A COMPRESSION
SYSTEM
SISTEMA

POUVOIR DE CONGEL. kg/24h
FREEZING CAPACITY
PODER DE CONGELACION

Gross
Bruto
Brut

135

75

Net
Util
Utile

Pressure

Test

HIGH-235

P.S-I.

LOW 140

l.
cu. fl.

K

93139180000 S/N 704211801

Cod.

Gross
Bruto
Brut

W

Fuse

A
Freez. Capac
Poder de Cong

4,0

kg/24 h

RG 1145 WEU 47133980001

704045585

REFRIGERATEUR
REFRIGERATOR
FRIGORIFICO

REFRIGERATEUR
REFRIGERATOR
FRIGORIFICO

FUSE LINK

l.

225

cu. fl.

R134 A

0,080

kg.

220-240

VA

CONGELATEUR
FREEZER

CONGELADOR
CONGELATEUR

FREEZER
CONGELADOR

HZ W

50 110

Max 15 w

Class

Clase

Classe

l.

cu. fl.

R134 A

kg

CLASSE
CLASS
CLASE

N

N

Never call on unauthorized technicians and always
refuse spare parts which are not originals.

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